What is Easterseals Washington?
Easterseals Washington offers essential services and on-the-ground support to people of all ages and abilities across Washington state. Our programs span early childhood education and care, autism therapy, adult health and social programs, workforce development, and camping and recreation.
What types of services does Easterseals Washington provide?
Our primary services include:
- Autism Services
- Childcare and Early Learning
- Adult Health and Social Programs
- Employment and Training
- Camping and Recreation
Are Easterseals services limited to specific types of disabilities?
No. Easterseals is dedicated to supporting children and adults with a wide range of physical and mental disabilities arising from any cause—whether present at birth, the result of illness or injury, or related to aging. Additionally, we welcome children of all abilities at our Child Development Centers throughout Washington State.
How many people receive Easterseals services each year?
Every year, more than one million individuals benefit from Easterseals services nationwide. Additionally, Easterseals helps more than 100,000 physicians, therapists and other professionals learn ways to improve services for people with disabilities through professional education programs. Locally, Easterseals Washington serves over 4,000 people annually across the state.
How is Easterseals supported financially?
Easterseals receives funding from a variety of sources, including private insurers, government agencies and fee-for-service. To make our services accessible to as many people as possible Easterseals also relies on individual and corporate sponsorships. You can help us to continue to provide exceptional services by making a donation.
How large is the Easterseals organization?
Easterseals nationally assists more than one million individuals with disabilities each year at more than 550 service sites in the United States and Puerto Rico. Easterseals headquarters in Chicago provides assistance to more than 70 affiliates through management training, implementation of best practices and consultation services.
Is Easterseals Washington a non-profit organization?
Yes. Easterseals Washington is a non-profit provider of health and human services, incorporated under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Does Easterseals have a religious affiliation?
No. Easterseals is not affiliated with any religion and does not discriminate. At the core of the Easterseals organization is a common passion for caring, shared by our staff and by those who support our mission.
What are Easter "seals"?
Easter "seals" are stamp-like seals that were first created in 1934 to raise money for services benefiting children with disabilities.
Does Easterseals Washington offer volunteer opportunities?
Easterseals Washington's continued success in providing services to people with disabilities is possible in part through support from our volunteers! Check out our volunteer opportunities.
